Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subhirtellum
ID:
3656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dahlst. ex G.E.Haglund

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytogeogr. Suec. xvii. 248 (1943).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002985

Common Names

  • Common Dandelion
  • Blowball
  • Piss-in-the-bed

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Description

Taraxacum subhirtellum (also called 'Small-flowered Dandelion', among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Taraxacum subhirtellum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach. The roots can be used to make a tea or tincture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Taraxacum subhirtellum is a yellow composite flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Taraxacum subhirtellum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Taraxacum subhirtellum

Taraxacum subhirtellum is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, and Germany.

Taraxacum subhirtellum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Taraxacum subhirtellum?

Taraxacum subhirtellum

What is the common name of Taraxacum subhirtellum?

Subhirtellum dandelion

Where is Taraxacum subhirtellum found?

Taraxacum subhirtellum is found in Europe and Asia

Species in the Taraxacum genus

Taraxacum amborum, Taraxacum cuspidifrons, Taraxacum ochrospermum, Taraxacum vestrobottnicum, Taraxacum flugum, Taraxacum ampliusculum, Taraxacum dispar, Taraxacum variegatum, Taraxacum protractifolium, Taraxacum annae, Taraxacum peraccommodatum, Taraxacum porphyranthum, Taraxacum maeandriforme, Taraxacum leucoglossum, Taraxacum sigillatum, Taraxacum subtenuiforme, Taraxacum ischnolepis, Taraxacum sacrificatum, Taraxacum magnolevigatum, Taraxacum aurorum, Taraxacum euryphyllum, Taraxacum carneocoloratum, Taraxacum arquitenens, Taraxacum bezidum, Taraxacum promontoriorum, Taraxacum schugnanicum, Taraxacum kasachum, Taraxacum uliginosum, Taraxacum oxycentrum, Taraxacum sagittifolium, Taraxacum pictidum, Taraxacum infestum, Taraxacum pervalidum, Taraxacum vanum, Taraxacum enontekiense, Taraxacum crassipes, Taraxacum geirhildae, Taraxacum balcanicum, Taraxacum parvuliforme, Taraxacum pieninicum, Taraxacum pallidissimum, Taraxacum pseudoroseum, Taraxacum japonicum, Taraxacum roseoflavescens, Taraxacum thessalicum, Taraxacum selenoides, Taraxacum pastiniferum, Taraxacum macilentum, Taraxacum latisectum, Taraxacum pseudosuecicum,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-10288: Based on the initial data import
Gustaf Emanuel Haglund (1900-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Haglund' in the authors string.
Gustav Adolf Hugo Dahlstedt (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dahlst.' in the authors string.